A major legislative priority backed by the cryptocurrency industry failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance to a full Senate floor debate. The setback comes despite heavy lobbying and campaign spending by crypto interests aimed at shaping favorable regulation in Congress.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-16
The Senate is preparing to vote on the Clarity Act, a major cryptocurrency market bill, after President Trump agreed to ethics restrictions covering himself, including a ban on issuing meme coins like those he and his wife launched before his return to office. Republicans say Trump also accepted a tougher ethics proposal demanded by key senators over the weekend, a concession seen as necessary to secure enough votes for passage.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-14